Picked up a PS5 last month and have been playing at night after the kids go down. Started with some easier games to refresh my skills. The graphics alone are insane compared to what I remember. My buddies from college all play online and we're actually making time to game together again even though ...
Been thinking a lot lately about whether I'm actually walking the walk or just talking it. My kids see me lose my temper at work stuff, they hear me complain about my boss, and then I'm trying to teach them about patience and kindness. Feel like a hypocrite some days. Started doing morning prayer be...
Everyone in my daughter's 7th grade class has an iPhone except her. She's 12. My wife thinks I'm being unreasonable but the research on social media and anxiety is terrifying. Hate that I'm the bad guy here but I'm not ready. Anyone else holding the line or am I just being a caveman parent?
So my son gets home from school and immediately asks for Roblox. I let him play for like an hour most days but now he's asking for 2-3 hours on weekends. He's getting upset when I tell him to get off. I tried setting parental controls but he figured out how to get around them somehow. Anyone else de...
He said 'Dad I'm hungry' and I was about to say 'Hi Hungry I'm Dad' but he beat me to it with 'And I'm you' and just stared at me. I don't know if he gets it yet but he's learning. I'm so proud.
My kids go to bed around 8 and thats when my brain just starts racing. Wife is reading in the other room, house is quiet, and suddenly im catastrophizing about everything. Work stress, money, health stuff, whether im being a good enough dad. Its like my anxiety waits til theres no distractions and t...
Just got back to work after 8 weeks with my newborn son and I'm having all the feelings. That time was sacred man. I got to be there for all the firsts and bonding in a way I missed with my older kids. My company was cool about it but now I'm realizing how much I'm gonna miss. Anyone else struggle w...
We got discharged yesterday afternoon after a pretty smooth delivery. Wife is sore and tired, I'm running on pure adrenaline and coffee. The baby seems fine, eating, pooping, all that stuff. But watching her breathe while she sleeps is making me anxious. I keep checking if she's still breathing. Had...
Been putting this off all summer but finally got around to it last Saturday. Got some cedar boards from Home Depot, threw together a simple frame, and filled it with soil. The kids actually helped which made it take twice as long but honestly it was nice having them out there with me. Already plante...
My son's bike had a flat tire so I figured I'd just patch it quick. Took the wheel off and realized the rim tape was shot and the tire was basically done. One thing led to another and I ended up replacing the chain too because it was rusty. What should have been 30 minutes turned into 3 hours in the...
My daughter is 11 and asking for a phone like all her friends have. She has decent grades and we have a good relationship so I'm leaning toward getting her one with restrictions. But I'm second guessing myself. What age did you guys do this and do you regret it? Looking for real honest answers not j...
Spent the last 8 weekends building a treehouse with my 9 and 11 year olds in our backyard oak tree. We did all the planning, cut the wood, installed the railings. Watching them figure out problems, get frustrated, then solve them was incredible. Now they spend hours up there and the neighborhood kid...
Got the papers signed yesterday. I have the kids every other weekend and wed nights. Honestly thought I'd feel relief but mostly I feel guilty. Like I'm failing them even though the split was necessary. Anyone else go through this? How long until it feels normal?
Spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, sacrificing everything, and I was miserable. Quit last year and started my own thing. Money is tighter right now but I have control of my time and I actually like who I'm becoming. I'm the guy who coaches my son's soccer team now instead of missing games...
Took 8 weeks after my second son was born and man, going back to the office yesterday was rough. I was actually looking forward to work but then my wife sent me a photo of the baby and I just sat at my desk feeling guilty for like an hour. I know this is normal but has anyone figured out how to actu...